Collected Selection
A pattern for keeping track of selection as it spans multiple selections. You would use this pattern when you need to perform an action on multiple items on a multiple pages. A best practice for this pattern is that it can blend toggle selection and object selection in the same interface. Also it is important to watch out for ambiguity of file types.
[ invalid file: collectedselect.flv ]
Object Selection
Hybrid Selection
Bbrings with it the best of both worlds. You can use the checkbox selection model as well as normal row selection. You get the benefit of explicit selection and simplified multiple selection that Toggle Selection brings. And you get the benefit of interacting with the message itself and direct object highlighting. Use when your users need to be able to select multiple items and effect them all.
Use checkbox selection to select an object without opening it.
Use object selection to select and open an object.
Collected Selection
A pattern for keeping track of selection as it spans multiple selections. You would use this pattern when you need to perform an action on multiple items on a multiple pages. A best practice for this pattern is that it can blend toggle selection and object selection in the same interface. Also it is important to watch out for ambiguity of file types.
[ invalid file: collectedselect.flv ]
Object Selection
Hybrid Selection
Bbrings with it the best of both worlds. You can use the checkbox selection model as well as normal row selection. You get the benefit of explicit selection and simplified multiple selection that Toggle Selection brings. And you get the benefit of interacting with the message itself and direct object highlighting. Use when your users need to be able to select multiple items and effect them all.
- Use checkbox selection to select an object without opening it.
- Use object selection to select and open an object.
[ invalid file: hybridselection.flv ]